Armstrong County Historical Museum/Genealogical Society

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Laid Black History Black History Month Special - Martin Delany - The Father of Black Nationalism This episode will look at Martin Delany. Born a slave, Delany ...went on to become an abolitionist, journalist, physician, soldier, and writer, and arguably the first proponent of black nationalism. Past episodes of Laid Back History can be viewed at facebook.com/lemoynhouse/live If you would like to support Laid Back History and the other programs of the Washington County Historical Society, visit wchspa.org and click "Donate Now" to make a donation. #BlackHistoryMonth

It's time for #TriviaTuesday! Can you tell us where this historical marker is located in downtown Kittanning?

A correct plan of lots for Kittanning Borough in 1803. This original map was printed by Captain James Alexander and is in the collection of the Armstrong County Historical Museum. Our museum has a vast collection of early historical artifacts detailing the history of Armstrong County! Please join the society today to help preserve the history of our community!

Voices From The Redbank Valley released by the Historical Society

Account ledger book of the Elk Brewing Company of Kittanning, PA 1917-1918. We are working hard over the winter months to bring you new displays for the spring of 2021! Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering or supporting our mission of preserving your history!

The McCain House on a beautiful December evening!

Merry Christmas from the volunteers at the Armstrong County historical museum. We put up new lights to showcase the building at night today. I think they look great

Thank you Katie Wolfe and the Ford City Public Library!

Come join us for a nostalgic look at working engines of the past and tour our museum. Oct 11th, noon to 3:00. 300 N McKean St, Kittanning

Legends on the go is back! Tune in to the library's Facebook on September 11th at 7:00 for local history!

Thank you to Lisa Stolitza for sharing these photos of the Contraels in their Polishers uniforms June 1, 1968. The second photo is marked Red and Clyde Delong